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All Ages Programs

At Springbrook Nature Center, there is something for everyone! We have regular programming that is great for adults, kids and families. No experience is needed for any of our programs - we'll teach you everything you need to know!

Animal Feedings (Now Virtual)
Bird Banding
Photo Club
Saturday Hike with a Naturalist
Friday Night by Firelight
Nature Now! Facebook Live Events
Now In Nature Video Series

Animal Feedings (Now Virtual)

Animal Feedings (Now Virtual)

Sundays at 11 a.m.

Join Naturalist Dina on Sunday mornings for Virtual Animal Feeding. (click this link to get to our facebook page)

Update: The Interpretive Center will be closed until further notice. Trails are still open, but we ask that you practice social distancing when in the park. Any updates to the closure will be posted on our website and Facebook page.

Have you ever wondered how snakes eat, what’s for breakfast when you’re a turtle, or how a salamander finds a meal? This is the program for you. Watch our exhibit animals enjoy a delicious meal while a naturalist explains their feeding behaviors and taste preferences. Experience the predator-prey relationship in front of your eyes!

There is no charge to attend this program.

Bird Banding

Springbrook's Bird Banding Programs

Update: Bird banding programs have been postponed through June 2020. The Interpretive Center is closed until a least Sunday May 17th. Trails are still open, but we ask that you practice social distancing when in the park. Any updates to the closure will be posted on our website and Facebook page.

Help capture and release wild birds for this banding research program. Hold in your hand cardinals, chickadees, robins, and more as they are released. The birds are measured, weighed, examined for fat and other health indicators, aged and sexed (if possible), fitted with a light-weight band with a unique number on it and then released. Springbrook's bird banding project is one of the longest and continual bird banding projects in Minnesota.

2020 Dates	Start Time
January 5	7:30 a.m.
February 2	7:30 a.m.
March 1	7 a.m.
April 5	CANCELLED
May 3	CANCELLED
May 17	CANCELLED
June 14	CANCELLED
June 28	CANCELLED
July 19	6:30 a.m.
August 9	6:30 a.m.
August 23	7 a.m.
September 20	7 a.m.
October 25	7:30 a.m.
November 15	7:30 a.m.
December 13	7:30 a.m.

7:30 a.m.

Photo Club

Photo Club
7-9 p.m., once a month

Do you enjoy nature photography? Photographers of all levels and ages welcome to attend this free program!

Discuss photos, new equipment, gear, photography issues, and possible upcoming photography opportunities.

Each meeting has an "assignment," or topic of focus given for the next month’s meeting. Participants are welcome to bring a thumb drive with 5-10 pictures they have taken, usually based on the assignment but not required to be. The pictures are projected on a large screen and discussed. Monthly assignments vary, topic examples include: depth of field, photography issues, "frozen," "spring," or "water". There is a bias toward nature in our subjects, but other picture subjects are welcome as well.

Meeting generally take place on the forth Thursday of each month, at 7 p.m. at Springbrook Nature Center.

Upcoming Dates:

January 30, 2020
February 27, 2020
March 26, 2020- CANCELLED
April 23, 2020 - CANCELLED
May 28, 2020 - CANCELLED
June 25, 2020 - CANCELLED
July 23, 2020
August 27, 2020
September 24, 2020
October 22, 2020
December 3, 2020

Saturday Hike with a Naturalist

Saturday Hike with a Naturalist

One Saturday a month, leaving at 10am sharp

Get an insider view of the park as you hit the trails with one of our Naturalists.

This is a free program, open to all ages. Donations are welcome.

*The walk will go rain or shine. Cancellations due to hazardous weather will be posted on the website calendar and our Facebook page.

Upcoming Dates:

March 21, 2020 - CANCELLED
April 18, 2020 - CANCELLED
May 23, 2020 - CANCELLED

Friday Night by Firelight

Friday Night By Firelight

Fridays 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Please check back soon for updated programs for Fall 2020.

Nature Now! Facebook Live Events

When you need a little boost to get outside, some inspiration to get moving, or just need some NATURE NOW, we have you covered. Keep an eye out for these live events hosted on Springbrook’s social media by some goofy, fun, talented, nature-loving people.

Nature Now! will feature videos, Facebook live events, and other activities that help you and your family immerse yourselves and enjoy the natural world, even when you can’t be there in-person.

Use this link to visit the Springbrook facebook page.